Maintenance Technician reported a ground conflict during taxi due to non-adherence to SOP.
Synopsis
Maintenance Technician reported a ground conflict during taxi due to non-adherence to SOP.
Narrative
A300-600 outbound flight from Gate XX at ZZZ was pushed back 9 minutes early from scheduled departure time onto taxiway perpendicular from XX. Flight crew on Aircraft X encountered multiple repeats of a fault message; and requested Maintenance communication for action. It was determined Aircraft X had to return to parking gate and shutdown for MEL procedures. Aircraft Y was apparently given clearance to taxi out from parking; but Aircraft X was on one and only authorized taxiway awaiting connection of tow bar. The Pilot decided to cut through gate XX onto and drive through lanes to exit between aircraft loader and Aircraft X; along with the marshaller and myself; despite me giving multiple STOP signals with hands and flashlight. No acknowledgement was shown and no slowdown/braking; resulting in marshaller quickly moving to avoid being run over. Outbound Aircraft Y scheduled time of departure was XA00 Z. Aircraft Y left 20 minutes early; so there was no need for expedited taxi out which is not only unsafe; but directly in violation of ramp operations procedures; Company aircraft pushback/taxi procedures; and possibly ZZZ Airport operations. Aircraft Z left parking 29 minutes early (scheduled departure time XA15 Z ) and was attempting to make an illegal and unsafe shortcut as previous feeder aircraft had done; but was turned back into parking by ZZZ Ramp personnel after they saw we had Maintenance Lift truck in between aircraft loader and L1 door of another aircraft; along with a marshaller fleeing for safety to avoid any possible injury and/or aircraft strikes/ vehicle damage. Crew members of all aircraft adhering to Ground Crew signals and keeping aircraft on designated taxi lines would greatly decrease the chance of costly equipment damage and injuries/ fatalities. Everyone involved in the operation should remain vigilant and safety conscious at all times; not just when in a hurry. Safety above all. When speaking to the feeder pilot about last night's incident the response was given if they HAD to do it again; they would do it'. This is an accident waiting to happen."
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Source: NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (public domain). Reports are voluntary submissions and are not verified by NASA.